Supreme Court declares the right to walk carefree on footpaths a fundamental right

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India's Supreme Court declared the right to walk safely on footpaths a fundamental right, linking walking historically to the Freedom Struggle, politics, and social reforms. The court directed the government to enact protective legislation and establish a regulatory authority for footpath walkers.

The apex court judgment said walking powered the Freedom Struggle, politics and social reforms, but is yet to be recognised as a fundamental right; Asks government to frame a law to protect walkers on the footpath; Establish a regulator